Region One Civil Aeronautics Administration News and Monthly Digest: September 1958
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This document is the September 1958 issue of the *Region One Civil Aeronautics Administration News and Monthly Digest*, an internal publication for the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) in the New York region. The digest serves as a comprehensive report on administrative updates, personnel changes, safety initiatives, and operational developments within the agency during a period of significant transition, marked by the impending implementation of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and the introduction of jet transports into the civil air fleet. A primary focus of the issue is the launch of a rigorous occupational safety campaign, particularly regarding government vehicle operations. Regional Administrator Joseph D. Blatt highlighted the region’s poor driving safety record and mandated that all government vehicle operators pass new Civil Service Commission driver tests between October 1958 and March 1959. The document details the qualification of CAA Road Test Examiners and includes photographic evidence of Blatt undergoing the examination himself. Additionally, an article by safety officer Michael Kozulak outlines a "Battle on Accidents," citing a 500% increase in motor vehicle accidents from the previous fall and urging personnel to combat apathy toward safety protocols. The digest extensively documents employee recognition through the Incentive Awards Program, listing numerous staff members who received monetary awards for suggestions and special acts of service. These contributions ranged from administrative improvements, such as filing procedures and form modifications, to technical innovations, including tools for aircraft maintenance, methods for checking radio navigation aids, and procedures to reduce heat loss in CAA buildings. Notable awards included $250 for the development of control tower specifications and $200 for amendments to flight assistance procedures. The issue also records personnel transfers, such as Assistant Administrator Henry L. Newman’s move to Kansas City, and appointments within the Airports and General Safety divisions. Operational updates cover the Air Navigation Facilities Division’s development of remote control line checking equipment to diagnose failures in air-ground stations more efficiently. The Air Carrier Safety Division reported on training inspectors for new jet aircraft, including the Boeing 707 and Lockheed Electra, and addressed high volumes of noise complaints near metropolitan airports. Furthermore, the document notes the successful collection of 144 pints of blood for the American Red Cross and describes the use of helicopters for pouring cement in power line construction, illustrating the diverse administrative and technical activities of the CAA Region One office.
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The Civil Aeronautics Administration Region One implemented a mandatory re-examination program for government vehicle operators in late 1958 to address a poor driving safety record.
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